Random ramblings from the cluttered brain of a Brit ex-pat North Devonian trying to keep cool in the steamy summers and warm in the frosty winters of The Great White North.

Friday, 2 January 2009

Tourtière

Tonight we're all getting together at YoungerSon's house.On the menu : Tourtière.

A mixture of lean ground beef and lean ground pork cooked up with garlic, minced onions, black pepper, a dash of cognac (I used sherry owing to sad lack of cognac), and spices.... cloves, perhaps some cinnamon, some cardamon, celery salt, drain off any fat and add some breadcrumbs...

... and then pile the cooled meat filling (mmmmm so aromatic!) into a flaky pastry shell, cover with more pastry, decorate and brush generously with beaten egg.Bake at 425F for 10 minutes then reduce the heat to 350F for another 20 minutes, or until it looks and smells so delicious you can hardly wait for dinner time!

That tourtiere looks good enough to eat. Thanks for the comment, I'm glad to be back, and have added you to mist 'list'.I hope all is well with you?All the best for the New Year.We are expecting a new grand-baby in a few weeks too.

what wonderful memories this brought: of our friend Lee's mother, Lou, and the annual tourtiere festival at the oldest church in Minneapolis. this recipe seems spot on, and i'm going to make it myself one of these days. thanks for a really lovely post! great photo of the pie, too.

About Me

Enjoying life! I'm well over the halfway mark so I'm not wasting any time grumbling. Empty nest Mum to two young men who are embarking on life's journey, and doing it with style, confidence and enthusiasm, accompanied by their lovely wives. And now I'm Nana to three gorgeous little boys and a beautiful little girl. Lucky me!